Prabhat Lamichhane

Prem Rana Autari is a renowned Nepali flutist celebrated for his classical foundation, global performances, and lifelong dedication to Nepali music. Born with a natural affinity for melody, he began exploring musical scales at the age of ten and traveled to India at twelve to study classical flute under world‑famous maestro Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. His six years of rigorous training shaped the technical mastery and expressive depth that later defined his signature sound.Autari made his professional debut at fifteen with an orchestral ensemble in Bombay, performing in the vibrant center of Indian film music. He went on to work with All India Radio, gaining recognition for his refined tone and versatility. Returning to Nepal at twenty, he devoted himself to elevating Nepali music, serving nine years at Radio Nepal and ten years at the Royal Nepal Academy, where he became a leading figure in instrumental performance and musical education.He later performed worldwide with the classical ensemble Sursudha, representing Nepal on international stages, including as a soloist at the World Expo in Australia (2000). His artistry blends classical discipline with Nepali melodic sensibility, making him one of the most respected flutists of his generation.

Arbic Shahi Khadgi is a Nepali freelance musician, keyboardist, performer, music composer, songwriter, and music arranger known for his involvement in live shows, studio sessions, and collaborative contemporary music. Active in recent years, he contributes melodic arrangements, harmonic progressions, and modern keyboard textures across concerts, events, digital music, and production projects. His versatility across composition, songwriting, and arrangement makes him a dynamic presence in Nepal’s evolving music scene.

Lochan Rijal is a multi-instrumentalist, a singer, songwriter and a scholar of ethnomusicology. Born in the Panchthar district of Nepal, he grew up around music performed at festivals by the local people of that region. The experience influenced him to explore the potential of sound and develop his passion into his profession. While in college, he began teaching music to school children in Kathmandu while also working in the pop and rock music scene, producing award-winning albums, before moving onto something that fed his scholarly ambitions. In 2014, he graduated with a PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Massachusetts and Kathmandu University. He also works as the associate professor and Head of Kathmandu University’s Department of Music.

Kiran Kandel is a skilled musician, singer, music arranger in Nepali music. He has been in music for over 25 years. Kiran, who passed the voice test from Radio Nepal in 2051 BS, he has so far given music in 400 songs and has arranged music in more than 5000 songs. He is also a skilled music instrumentalist.